Sunderland are preparing for a double exit this month, and the likes of Dan Neil and Arthur Masuaku could be on their way out of the club. According to a report via the Sunderland Echo, Neil has been left out of the squad ahead of the Premier League match against West Ham United due to speculation surrounding his future.
Juventus Director of Football Strategy Giorgio Chiellini confirms that the Youssef En-Nesyri deal is dead in the water. The Bianconeri accelerated their attempts to bring in a centre-forward over the last week or so.
Manu Kone was added to the lengthy Roma injury list and seemed very upset when limping off during this evening’s match with Milan. The midfielder had been in the starting XI and pulled up during a tussle with fellow France international Adrien Rabiot just shy of the hour mark.
Arsenal’s home defeat to Manchester United has left the Gunners without a win in three consecutive Premier League matches, and Owen Hargreaves believes they fell short of their usual standards against the Red Devils.
You would think the goalkeeper position would be the easiest to evaluate on the football pitch, because, well, goalkeepers are more stationary than other players and can be largely evaluated on how successful they are at stopping the other team from scoring.
Jonathan David continued his improved run of form as Juventus swept aside Napoli with a convincing 3-0 win, with the Canadian forward opening the scoring and reflecting on a season he feels is finally clicking into place.
Luciano Spalletti praises Jonathan David, Weston McKennie and ‘alien’ Kenan Yildiz but insists Juventus need a new striker in January. Juventus secured a 3-0 win over direct rivals, Napoli, on Sunday, moving one point below the defending champions in the Serie A table.
Gary Neville was clearly delighted after Manchester United stunned Arsenal at the Emirates this evening, delivering another setback to the Gunners in the Premier League title race.
Juventus enjoyed a magical night at the Allianz Stadium, as they put three past Antonio Conte’s Napoli, who were completely shut down. The Bianconeri opened the scoring through Jonathan David in the first half, before adding two goals in the final 15 minutes courtesy of Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic.
Liverpool are interested in signing the Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea want to sign the player this month, but they have had an approach for the player rejected.
Chelsea are making a rather unexpected transfer move, with David Ornstein reporting exclusively on a done deal at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have decided to recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund.
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Dusan Vlahovic on a free transfer from Juventus at the end of the season. The 26-year-old is keen on a move to the Premier League, according to TEAMtalk, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
Napoli coach Antonio Conte refuses to blame his players after a 3-0 loss against Juventus, but hopes for referees’ ‘honesty’ and says questions about the Partenopei potentially winning the Scudetto are ‘absurd.’ Napoli suffered a 3-0 away defeat against Juventus on Sunday, slipping nine points below table leaders Inter.
Roma director Frederic Massara confirms they are discussing the return of Kostas Tsimikas to Liverpool, while Donyell Malen ‘speaks the same football language’ as Paulo Dybala.
Manchester United stunned Arsenal with a 3-2 victory at the Emirates this evening, a result that prompted a strong reaction from Patrick Vieira. The former Arsenal captain was visibly unhappy as he reflected on a defeat that could have significant implications for the title race.
Estudiantes are closing in on the signing of Tomas Palacios after reaching a full agreement with Inter Milan over the defender’s move. Reports from Argentina, via FCInter1908, indicate that all key terms have now been settled between Inter Milan and Estudiantes, clearing the way for Palacios to become the club’s third addition of the window.
We’ve been hoping to get some more feedback from Liam Rosenior on the tactical side of Chelsea’s development since he came into the club, and today we finally got a little taste in the press conference following the win against Crystal Palace.
Rafael Leao admits his new role is a ‘challenge’ at Milan, while Roma striker Matias Soulé is already seeing what Donyell Malen can bring to the team. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
At the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Juventus avenged themselves for their recent shortcomings against Napoli by thumping their rivals by three unanswered goals.
Manchester United claimed an impressive 3-2 victory against Arsenal this evening, extending the Gunners’ winless run in the Premier League. The result came at a damaging time for Arsenal, who entered the match on the back of consecutive league draws and were determined to return to winning ways.
Liverpool have been handed another Andy Robertson talking point after the 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth, because Virgil van Dijk has publicly stated he wants our vice-captain to stay at Anfield.
Liverpool have reportedly made contact with the agents of Xabi Alonso. It will be interesting to see if they are prepared to appoint the 44-year-old manager before the end of the season.
Chelsea have just cruised to a win over Crystal Palace, beating the Eagles 3-1 at Selhurst Park. In terms of the scoring, it went perfectly for Chelsea.
Ethan Nwaneri was introduced straight into the Olympique starting XI at the weekend and marked the occasion by scoring one of the goals in their three-one victory against Lens.